What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial

The video tutorial reviews different types of functions, including constant, linear, quadratic, and cubic functions. It explains how to identify the degree and leading coefficient of each function type, providing examples for better understanding. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of writing functions in standard form and determining the degree and leading coefficient for each function type.

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Identify the leading coefficient in the polynomial 7X^3 - 5X^2 + 1/2X - 2.